Washington
State is like that middle child, ignored by siblings California and Oregon but
quietly going about making a name for itself. There are terrific wines coming
from all the regions here including Horse Heaven Hills. The Mercer family has
deep roots here – pun intended – and were the first to plant grapes in 1972.
Their 2016 Cabernet is soft and viscous; luxurious even. But this inexpensive
wine offers blueberry, blackberry, black cherry, huckleberry, notes of moist
earth, mild oak, mild tannins, and very light raspberry. Frankly is should cost
twice as much as this is a very generous wine on the pallet and offers a very
pleasant seamless drinking experience. Comprised of mainly Cabernet, there is
also 14% Syrah, 5% Petite Verdot, 3% Merlot and 1% Malbec.
ALCOHOL: 13.9%
PRICE: $19.99/ 750ML
SCORE: 90 POINTS
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